Addendum
to the
2013-2014 Catalog
Additions to the Catalog:
ART 148 – INTRODUCTION TO CRAFTS
3 UNITS
2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory
Introduction to traditional and contemporary concepts and
processes in a variety of craft media with emphasis on design
principles in the development of aesthetic forms based on function.
AA/AS GE (Area C), CSU
BIOLOGY 133 – ETHNOECOLOGY
3 UNITS
3 hours lecture
Ethnoecology is the study of the dynamic relationship between
people, biota and their environment. This course will focus on the
ecological and cultural basis of indigenous land management;
particular attention will be paid to the environmental stewardship
of the Kumeyaay/Diegueño people of Southern California and
Northern Baja California. Ecological principles will be used
to assess the impacts of Native American land management
practices and the vital role this knowledge plays in recent
conservation initiatives. Local field trips and restoration projects
in Cuyamaca College’s nature preserve will provide opportunities
for working directly with natural habitats.
AA/AS GE (Area B), CSU, UC
COMMUNICATION 238 –
SPEECH AND DEBATE COMPETITION I
1 UNIT
1 hour lecture, 1 hour laboratory
This is the introductory course to intercollegiate forensics:
Cuyamaca’s Speech and Debate Team. It is designed to
give students preparation procedures for competitive speech/
debate tournaments. Students will learn the requirements for
the four major areas of competitive speaking: public address,
oral interpretation, impromptu/extemporaneous speaking, and
debate. Students will be required to participate or observe at one
tournament or public speaking activity.
CSU
COMMUNICATION 239 –
SPEECH AND DEBATE COMPETITION II
2 UNITS
2 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory
This course is designed for students who wish to participate
in intercollegiate speech and debate tournaments through the
Cuyamaca Speech and Debate Team. Students will develop
speech performance skills by selecting areas of emphasis which
include public speaking, oral interpretation or debate events.
Competition in at least one tournament or public speaking
activity is required.
CSU
COMMUNICATION 241 –
SPEECH AND DEBATE COMPETITION IV
3 UNITS
2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
This course is designed for students who have competed in
intercollegiate forensics tournaments and want to focus on
one or more specific areas of emphasis as a member of the
Cuyamaca Speech and Debate Team. Team leadership skills,
debate theory, research analyzing political and social issues,
directing and writing of readers theatre, and coaching skills,
may be selected as possible focus areas. Competition at three
or more tournaments or public speaking activities is required.
CSU
EXERCISE SCIENCE 248 − CONDITIONING
FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETES
1 UNIT
Prerequisite: Recommendation of Intercollegiate Coach
1 hour lecture, 1 hour laboratory
Physical conditioning and mastery of the basic fundamentals
of movement and skills necessary to reduce the risk of injury
associated with athletic activity. Conditioning activities, games, and
resistance exercises will be emphasized. This course is intended for
intercollegiate athletes who are proficient in the fundamental skills
and have knowledge of the basic rules of the competitive sport.
Instruction is geared toward advanced techniques, strategies, injury
prevention, conditioning, and team play.
CSU
EXERCISE SCIENCE 249 − COMPETENCIES
FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETES
2 UNITS
Prerequisite: Recommendation of Intercollegiate Coach
5 hours lecture, 5 hours laboratory
This course is designed to prepare student athletes for
intercollegiate competition at both the two and four year level,
and to maintain athletic conditioning between seasons. It is
intended for students who have demonstrated the potential
(through performance or interview with respective coach) to
succeed in intercollegiate athletics. Students will be required to
participate in lab hours within the intercollegiate sport of their
choice. Athletic insurance fee may be required upon enrollment.
CSU
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Core Curriculum:
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
FOR TRANSFER (AS-T)
This program is designed to provide students with the
common core of lower division courses required to
transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree in Business
Administration. This includes business degrees with
options such as accounting, finance, human resources
management, international business, management,
operations management, and marketing. This major aligns
with the California State University (CSU) Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration.
The following is required for the AS-T in Business
Administration for Transfer degree:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable
units.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in
all CSU-transferable coursework.
Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the
major.
A grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the
major.
Certified completion of the California State University
General Education (CSU GE) Breadth pattern or the
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
(IGETC) pattern; see Degree Requirements and
Transfer Information section for more information. Note:
If following IGETC, IGETC-CSU must be followed for
admission to a CSU.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Recognize entrepreneurial opportunities for new
business ventures, evaluate potential for business
success, and consider implementation issues including
financial, legal, operational and administrative
procedures involved in starting new business ventures.
Communicate effectively and professionally in business
situations through physical or virtual presence, writing,
speaking, listening, and electronic media.
Work effectively, respectfully, ethically, and
professionally with people of diverse ethnic, cultural,
gender and other backgrounds, and people with
different organizational roles, social affiliations and
personalities.
Lead by using team building skills and facilitating
collaborative behaviors in the accomplishment of
group goals and objectives.
Assess how organizations create value in their global
supply chains through the integrated production and
distribution of goods, services and information.
Recognize and appropriately respond to ethical
and legal concerns relating to human resource and
organizational management.
CourseTitle
Units
BUS 120
Financial Accounting
4
BUS 121
Managerial Accounting
4
BUS 125
Business Law: Legal Environment of Business
3
ECON 120
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
ECON 121
Principles of Microeconomics
3
17
List A: Select one of the following:
MATH 160
Elementary Statistics
4
MATH 178
Calculus for Business, Social and Behavioral Sciences
4
4
List B: Select two of the following
BUS 128
Business Communication
3
CIS 110
Principles of Information Systems
4
Any course from List A not selected above*
4
7-8
Total Units for Major (9 units may
be double-counted with GE)
28-29
Total Units for CSU GE Breadth
or IGETC-CSU
37-39
Total Transferable Elective Units
1
Total Units for Degree
60
*Students are strongly encouraged to complete both Math
160 and Math 178
COMPUTER AND
INFORMATION SCIENCE
NETWORKING, SECURITY AND SYSTEM
ADMINISTRATION
This degree program prepares students for careers in
computer networking or system administration and related
fields. Upon completion, students may find entry level
positions as computer support technicians, junior network
administrators, junior system administrators, hardware
technicians, data/voice/video cabling technicians, network
project managers, designers/ estimators or technical
support personnel. The major prepares students to work
as team members in an information technology group
which designs, evaluates, tests, installs and maintains
corporate networks. Preparation for the following industry
certifications: A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Microsoft
Certified Technician (MCT) in Windows and Windows Server
(active directory, network infrastructure and applications
infrastructure), Linux Profession Institute Certification Level
2, Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) and/or
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
A.Enterprise Networking
•
Describe and demonstrate the ability to install,
configure, upgrade, diagnose and troubleshoot a
personal computer and its associated networking
hardware and system software.
•
•
Install, test, certify, secure, and troubleshoot copper,
optical fiber, and wireless telecommunications
infrastructures by constructing a system in accordance
with industry standards.
Configure, test, and troubleshoot network topologies
consisting of routers, switches, wireless routers, VoIP
equipment and PCs using: the Cisco IOS CLI; IP
addressing; interior gateway protocols; HDLC, PPP
and Frame-Relay WAN.
B.Enterprise System Administration
•
•
•
Describe and demonstrate the ability to install,
configure, upgrade, diagnose and troubleshoot a
personal computer and its associated networking
hardware and system software.
Install, test, certify, secure, and troubleshoot copper,
optical fiber, and wireless telecommunications
infrastructures by constructing a system in accordance
with industry standards.
Configure, test, and troubleshoot a Linux and a Windows
server, including directory services, networking, print
services, server security, remote access, DNS, DHCP,
web server, file server, mail server, FTP server, file
systems, partitions, logical volumes, server/network
performance, and data backup and recovery.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Core Curriculum:
CourseTitle
Units
CIS 120
Computer Maintenance and
A+ Certification
3
CIS 121
Network Cabling Systems
3
CIS 125
Network+ Certification
3
CIS 161
Fundamentals of Telecommunications
3
CS 119
Program Design and Development
3
CS 119L
Program Design and Development Lab 1
16
CIS 190
Windows Operating System
3
or
CIS 191
Linux Operating System
3
CIS 201
Cisco Networking Academy I
3
CIS 202
Cisco Networking Academy II
3
CIS 203
Cisco Networking Academy III
3
CIS 204
Cisco Networking Academy IV
3
CIS 209
Cisco Networking Academy IX
3
or
CIS 263
Fundamentals of Network Security
3
CIS 261
Convergent/Unified Technologies and
Degree Capstone
3
CIS 262
Wireless Networking
3
24
Total Required Including Core Classes 40
Plus General Education Requirement
CIS 140
or
CIS 162
CIS 190
CIS 191
CIS 261
Databases
Technical Diagramming Using
Microsoft Visio
Windows Operating System
Linux Operating System
Convergent/Unified Technologies and
Degree Capstone
Certificate of Achievement
Students who complete only the courses required for the
major including an area of emphasis qualify for a Certificate
in Networking, Security and System Administration in that
area of emphasis. An official request must be filed with the
Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as
stated in the Academic Calendar.
ENGLISH FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
The study of English gives lifelong pleasure to students
in exploring and understanding how language works to
express human ideas and feelings. English course work
also helps people succeed in such diverse fields as
teaching, writing, editing, journalism, advertising, public
relations, law, film and video work, politics, business and
medicine.
The following is required for the AA-T in English for Transfer
degree:
1.
2.
Areas of Emphasis:
A. Enterprise Networking
B. Enterprise System Administration
CIS 263
Fundamentals of Network Security
3
CIS 290
Windows Server–Active Directory
2
CIS 291
Linux System Administration
3
CIS 293
Windows Server–Network Infrastructure 2
CIS 294
Windows Server–Applications
Infrastructure
2
23-24
Total Required Including Core Classes 39-40
Plus General Education Requirement
3.
4.
5.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
•
•
3
2
3
3
3
Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable
units.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in
all CSU-transferable coursework.
Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the
major.
A grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the
major.
Certified completion of the California State University
General Education Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth)
OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) pattern; see Degree Requirements
and Transfer Information section for more information.
Note: If following IGETC, IGETC-CSU must be followed
for admission to a CSU.
•
•
•
Demonstrate the ability to express themselves
effectively in largely error-free writing in multiple modes
and genres.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze a variety of texts
including fiction and non-fiction.
Utilize the writing process to approach, complete and
refine writing projects.
Demonstrate familiarity with major British, American,
and world authors and literary movements.
Locate, evaluate, and effectively integrate outside
research into their writing to support their explicit
theses while avoiding plagiarism and adhering to
scholarly standards for citation of information.
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements:
Core Curriculum:
CourseTitle
Units
ENGL 122
Introduction to Literature
3
ENGL 124
Advanced Composition: Critical Reasoning and Writing
3
6
List A: Select two of the following:
ENGL 221
British Literature I
ENGL 222
British Literature II
ENGL 231
American Literature I
ENGL 232
American Literature II
ENGL 270
World Literature I
ENGL 271
World Literature II
List B: Select one of the following:
ENGL 126
Creative Writing
ENGL 202
Introduction to Film as Literature
ENGL 217
Fantasy and Science Fiction
Any course from List A not selected above
List C: Select one of the following:
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
3
3
3
3
3
ARAM 120
Aramaic I
5
ARAM 121
Aramaic II
5
ARAM 220
Aramaic III
5
ARBC 120
Arabic I
5
ARBC 121
Arabic II
5
ARBC 220
Arabic III
5
ARBC 221
Arabic IV
5
ASL 120
American Sign Language I
4
ASL 121
American Sign Language II
4
ASL 220
American Sign Language III
4
ASL 221
American Sign Language IV
4
BUS 128
Business Communication
3
ENGL 201
Introduction to Images of Women in Literature
3
ENGL 207
Romantic Fiction
3
ENGL 214
Masterpieces of Drama
3
ENGL 275
Literary Period
3
ENGL 276
Major Author
3
ENGL 277
Literary Theme
3
FREN 120
French I
5
FREN 121
French II
5
FREN 220
French III
5
FREN 221
French IV
5
HUM 110
Principles of the Humanities
3
ITAL 120
Italian I
5
ITAL 121
Italian II
5
ITAL 220
Italian III
5
SPAN 120
Spanish I
5
SPAN 121
Spanish II
5
SPAN 220
Spanish III
5
SPAN 221
Spanish IV
5
THTR 110
Introduction to Theatre
3
Any course from Lists A or B not selected above
3
3-5
Total Units for Major (6 units may be
double counted with GE)
18-20
Total Units for CSU GE Breadth or IGETC-CSU
37-39
Total Transferable Elective Units
10-17
Total Units for Degree
60
HISTORY FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
This degree program is useful for students preparing for
careers in teaching, the law, government service, and
research. Completion of the degree represents fulfillment
of the department mission to instill an understanding of
and reverence for the past so students better appreciate
their own place in the global society. Through a wide
range of course offerings, the department establishes a
detailed knowledge of the variety of human experiences
across time. The department emphasizes reading, writing,
oral presentation, primary source analysis, and research
techniques to build critical thinking and life-long learning
skills that benefit students in their collegiate, professional,
and personal lives.
The following is required for the AA-T in History for Transfer
degree:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable
units.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in
all CSU-transferable coursework.
Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the
major.
A grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the
major.
Certified completion of the California State University
General Education Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth)
OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) pattern; see Degree Requirements
and Transfer Information section for more information.
Note: If following IGETC, IGETC-CSU must be followed
for admission to a CSU.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
•
•
•
•
•
Recognize theories of historical interpretation.
Describe historical and philosophical underpinnings of
government systems and ideologies.
Demonstrate how literature and the arts help us
understand the past.
Define historical periods and transitions.
Distinguish between primary and secondary sources.
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements
Core Curriculum:
CourseTitle
HIST 108
Early American History
HIST 109
Modern American History
List A: Select six units:
HIST 100
Early World History
or
HIST 105
Early Western Civilization
HIST 101
Modern World History
or
HIST 106
Modern Western Civilization
Units
3
3
6
3
3
3
3
6
List B: Select one course from each group:
Group 1: Select one of the following diversity courses:
ARBC 145
HIST 118, 119, 130, 131, 132, 133, 180, 181, or HIST 100
or 101 if not selected above
MUS 116
RELG 120, 130
SPAN 141, 145
Or a world language course that fulfills
CSU GE Area C2 3-5
Group 2: Select one course related to history:
ANTH 120
ART 100, 140, 141, 143, 144, 145
ENGL 122, 201, 202, 207, 214, 221, 222, 231, 232
HIST 122, 123, 124, or any history course not selected
above
HUM 110, 120, 140, 155
MUS 110, 111, 114, 115, 117
PHIL 160, 170
POSC 120, 121, 124, 130, 140
RELG 210, 215
THTR 110
3
6-8
Total Units for Major (18 units may
be double-counted with GE)
18-20
Total Units for CSU GE Breadth or IGETC CSU
37-39
Total Transferable Elective Units
3-5
Total Units for Degree
60
5. Certified completion of the California State University
General Education Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth)
OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) pattern; see Degree Requirements
and Transfer Information section for more information.
Note: If following IGETC, IGETC-CSU must be followed
for admission to a CSU.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
•
•
Apply mathematical reasoning and problem solving
strategies to analyze, interpret, and model applications
from degree and transfer-level courses and programs in
math, science, engineering, business, and technology.
Select and apply appropriate definitions, postulates,
and theorems to prove mathematical statements.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Core Curriculum:
CourseTitle
MATH 180
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 280
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MATH 281
Multivariable Calculus
List A: Select one of the following:
MATH 284
Linear Algebra
MATH 285
Differential Equations Units
5
4
4
13
3
3
3
List B: Select one of the following:
MATHEMATICS FOR TRANSFER
(AS-T)
This program is designed to prepare students for transfer
to a California State University (CSU) with the intent
of earning a B.S. degree in Mathematics. Since jobs
requiring mathematical skills such as data analysis, problem
solving, pattern recognition, statistics, and probability are
in high demand, the mathematics major may benefit
both educationally and economically from developing and
pursuing an interest in mathematics. Mathematical skills and
statistical methods are employed regularly by researchers
testing hypotheses, by workers applying quality control
in manufacturing, and by informed citizens who must
evaluate information from the media in tabular, graphical,
and report form in order to reach solutions. This major offers
a foundation in these necessary skills. The emphasis is to
prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution and/or
for career preparation in a vocational or professional field.
The following is required for the AS-T in Mathematics for
Transfer degree:
1.
Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable
units.
2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in
all CSU-transferable coursework.
3. Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the
major.
4. A grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the
major.
CS 181
Intro to C++ Programing
4
MATH 160
Elementary Statistics
4
MATH 245
Discrete Mathematics
3
PHYC 190
Mechanics and Heat 5
Any course from List A not selected above
3
3-5
Total Units for Major (3-6 units may be double-counted with GE)
19-21
Total Units for CSU GE Breadth or IGETC-CSU
31-33
Total Transferable Elective Units
3-5
Total Units for Degree
60
PHYSICS FOR TRANSFER (AS-T)
Physics is the study of the relationship between matter and
energy in the universe. The AS-T in Physics for Transfer
degree is designed to prepare students to transfer to a
California State University (CSU) with the intent of earning
a baccalaureate degree in physics. The curriculum is
designed to provide students working toward a bachelor’s
degree a well-balanced, lower division program by
emphasizing fundamental concepts and problem solving.
The degree requirements are typical of what baccalaureate
institutions require.
The following is required for the AS-T in Physics for Transfer
degree:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable
units.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in
all CSU-transferable coursework.
Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the
major.
A grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the
major
Certified completion of the California State University
General Education (CSU GE) Breadth pattern or the
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
(IGETC) pattern; see Degree Requirements and
Transfer Information section for more information. In
order to graduate without taking more than 60 units,
the IGETC-CSU General Education pattern must be
followed.
will understand the role of the citizen and the democratic
process, and have knowledge of the history and evolution of
various forms of government. Future careers include those
in government service, public administration, international
organizations or corporations, law, or teaching.
The following is required for the AA-T in Political Science for
Transfer degree:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Evaluate derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric,
logarithmic and exponential functions.
Evaluate integrals using appropriate techniques (such
as: by parts, trig substitution, etc.)
Apply Green’s, Stokes’ and Gauss’ Theorems.
Use conservation of energy and conservation of
momentum concepts.
Use Maxwell’s Equations to solve problems in electricity
and magnetism.
Use the basic concepts of modern physics: special
relativity, photon behavior, matter waves, the
uncertainty principles, and quantum mechanics in one
and three dimensions, statistical physics and nuclear
physics.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
CourseTitle
Units
MATH 180
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
5
MATH 280
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
4
MATH 281
Multivariable Calculus
4
PHYC 190
Mechanics and Heat
5
PHYC 200
Electricity and Magnetism
5
PHYC 210
Wave Motion and Modern Physics
5
Total Units for Major (7 units may be double-counted with GE)
28
Total Units for IGETC-CSU
37
Total Transferable Elective Units
2
Total Units for Degree
60
Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable
units.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in
all CSU-transferable coursework.
Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the
major.
A grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the
major.
Certified completion of the California State University
General Education Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth)
OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) pattern; see Degree Requirements
and Transfer Information section for more information.
Note: If following IGETC, IGETC-CSU must be followed
for admission to a CSU.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
•
•
•
•
•
Discuss major theories and concepts of political
science.
Analyze political issues and formulate solutions.
Participate knowledgeably as a U.S. citizen in civicoriented environments.
Demonstrate an understanding of U.S. and world
politics.
Comprehend enduring political thoughts and ideas
throughout history.
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements:
Core Curriculum:
CourseTitle
Units
POSC 121
Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics
3
List A: Select three of the following:
POSC 120
Introduction to Politics and Political Analysis
3
POSC 124
Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics
3
POSC 130
Introduction to International Relations
3
MATH 160
Elementary Statistics
4
or
PSY 215
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
3
9-10
List B: Select two of the following:
POLITICAL SCIENCE FOR
TRANSFER (AA-T)
The AA-T in Political Science for Transfer is designed to
prepare students to transfer to a California State University
(CSU) with the intent of earning a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Political Science. Students who earn the AA-T in Political
Science will know about various forms of governments and
governmental institutions, political parties, current public
affairs, interest groups and international politics. They
HIST 108
Early American History*
3
HIST 109
Modern American History*
3
Any course from List A not selected above
3-4
6-7
Total Units for Major (9-12 units may
be double-counted with GE)
18-19
Total Units for CSU GE Breadth or IGETC-CSU
37-39
Total Transferable Elective Units
2-5
Total Units for Degree
60
*One course, HIST 108 or 109, meets CSU American Ideals
requirement, along with Core of POSC 121.
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements:
Core Curriculum:
STUDIO ARTS FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
The AA-T in Studio Arts is designed to prepare students to
transfer to a California State University (CSU) with the intent
of earning a B.A. degree in an area such as Fine Arts or
Studio Arts. Students who earn this degree will have the
techniques necessary to create a variety of two- and threedimensional art projects while demonstrating an increased
aesthetic awareness. They will have the ability to use visual
media to generate ideas, solve visual problems, enhance
perception, think and respond critically to visual information
in their lives, identify and describe the historical and cultural
contexts of artwork, and assess the role of the visual arts in
culture as a vehicle of human expression.
The following is required for the AA-T in Studio Arts for
Transfer degree:
1.
Minimum of 60 or 90 quarter CSU-transferable semester
units.
2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in
all CSU-transferable coursework.
3. Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major
as detailed below.
4. A grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the
major.
5. Certified completion of the California State University
General Education Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth)
OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) pattern; see Degree Requirements
and Transfer Information section for more information.
Note: If following IGETC, IGETC-CSU must be followed
for admission to a CSU.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
•
•
•
•
•
Use the vocabulary of the visual arts to express their
observations as they perceive and respond to works of
art, objects in nature, events, and the environment.
Apply artistic processes and skills using a variety of
media to communicate meaning and intent in original
works of art.
Analyze the role and development of the visual arts in
past and present cultures throughout the world, noting
human diversity as it relates to the visual arts and the
artists.
Analyze and derive meaning from works of art,
including their own, according to the elements of art,
the principles of design, and aesthetic qualities.
Apply what they have learned in the visual arts
across subject areas by developing competencies
and creative skills in problem solving, communication,
management of time, and identifying resources that
contribute to lifelong learning, career skills, and careers
in and related to the visual arts.
CourseTitle
Units
ART 120
Two-Dimensional Design
3
ART 124
Drawing I
3
ART 129
Three-Dimensional Design
3
ART 141
History of Western Art II: Circa 1250 A.D. to Present Time
3
12
List A: Select one of the following:
ART 140
History of Western Art I: Prehistoric to 1250 A.D.
ART 143
Modern Art
ART 144
Architecture of the 20th Century
ART 145
Contemporary Art History: 1945-Present
List B: Select three of the following:
3
3
3
3
3
ART 121
Painting I
3
ART 125
Drawing II
3
ART 135
Watercolor I
3
ART 148
Introduction to Crafts
3
ART 230
Figure Drawing I
3
GD 110
Graphic Design Principles
3
9
Total Units for Major (6 units may
be double counted with GE)
24
Total Units for CSU GE Breadth
or IGETC-CSU
37-39
Total Transferable Elective Units
3-5
Total Units for Degree
60